Blessed Curse

Chaotic relationship

Kealohalani POV

A warmth engulfed me as I sat with my brother, Kahi, at breakfast. “You felt that?” Kahi asked. I nodded, “I did, our brothers have found and accepted their mates.”

I smiled in contentment, happy that my brothers had found their other halves to complete them.

Reading me, Kahi said, “Hey, we’ll find him. If I have to s*******r a whole race to bring you happiness, I will.” Kahi was everything a brother should be. But his honesty was scary.

“Don’t you dare kill off a species.” He chuckled at my retort, “ it would be you sister to be for others and not yourself. Sometimes, indulge yourself, will you? Not saying to go kill anyone, just have fun. Explore. And not with books and scrolls. I’m just saying, live a little.”

Kahi was right. I only ever did things to appease my parents and my people. Learning never ends. Even sci-fi books held a level of truth. “You’re right.” Kahi smiled and we sat in comfortable silence while we ate.

When done, a boy, probably around my age walked in, “greetings your highnesses, your father has called for you both when you are available.” He bowed and left and I swallowed the lump in my throat.

“Tita? What was that?” Kahi’s question was very, very in tune. “I-I don’t know. I-“ My whole being went still. *Ema? What’s happening?* *Keahi and Kupa, our connection. It’s fading.*

“Let’s go. Dad might know something.” He lifted me in his arms, cradling me, and in a flash we were in our father, Alaric’s office. “Dad, Ema says my connection to Keahi is fading.” I could see Kahi and my dad were having a silent conversation but I didn’t interrupt.

“Kealoha, look at me sweety.” I did as he said and when he was done perusing me, he let out a sigh, “His wolf must be fully suppressed. Who ever has him? If it is the werebears, whom we haven’t had solid proof that they are the ones who have him, they’ve been feeding him wolfsbane. Damn it!”

“Roman!?” My father shouted. Not a second went by when Roman walked in, bowing towards me. “Yes my king?”

“Send a scout to Hamakua. Werebear in to territory. I need to know if Keahi is there and I need to know now.” Roman bowed and before he left my father made one more command, “Your son, tell him to come here.”

Anyone could see the fear in Roman’s eyes, “sir?”

“It’s nothing Roman. Call Cristian in.” He bows and takes a breath and leaves.

Not long after, the boy who called us to meet with my father walked in. “Cristian, please have a seat.”

I gulped the lump in my throat once more. Why was he having such an effect on me?

“Kealoha baby, this is Cristian. He, as you’ve pieced together, is Roman’s son. Cristian, this is my daughter, Kealoha.” Cristian smiled a freakishly handsome smile and bowed. “ My lady.”

I gave a slight bow, “Hello, nice to meet you.” I mean what else was I supposed to say, ‘hey, I think you’re f*****g hot, but I have a mate?’

“Baby, Cristian will be head of your security team-“ I went to cut him off, but one look from my dad told me this was non-negotiable. “Fine.”

“Cristian, you are exactly like your father. A man trustworthy and dedicated to his King. Now, your dedication will be to my daughter. Any harm or foulness that comes to her, your head will be the first I come for.” We all fell silent, for my father's threats were not empty.

“It will be an honor sir. Thank you for trusting me with such an important person. I will lay my life down before any harm ever comes to her.” He bowed to my dad.

I looked at Kahi who had a smirk playing on his lips,

(begin mind link)

Me- “You...you did this?”

Kahi-“What? I just told dad what happened. Everything else is dad.”

Me-“I have a mate Kahi.”

Kahi-“I know. But ever think you may be like mom and have more than one? And of another species?”

Me-“-----------“

Kahi-“Yeah-thought so. Nothing has to happen. If fate doesn’t see the two of you together, then nothing will come of it. But I saw the connection Tita. It was instant.”

Me-“I don’t think this is good.”

Kahi-“Your happiness tita. YOU. Is all I care about. Again, nothing needs to happen. He’s just security.”

Me-“whatever.”

(end mind link)

“Princess, may I get to know you?” I was taken back by his forwardness. But he was assigned to be my shadow, so matters well do this. “Yeah, Dad?”

“Yes baby?” I could see a stupid grin forming. I scowled at him and he threw a wink at me, “Is it okay if we use mom's office?”

“Go ahead. There is nowhere in this castle you are not allowed. It belongs to you and your siblings. No one has a say in the matter but me baby girl.”

Like a spoiled little child, I ran to him and he welcomed me with a hug, and whispered into my hair, “ Don’t need to do anything baby. But, anyone can see it. You two have a connection. See where it goes. If Keahi loves you, he’ll make it work. Cristian is a good boy. I’d not allow it if not.”

He let me go, not before placing a kiss on my head. “Nothing less than a gentleman, Cristian.”

“Yes, my King. Would never act other wise.” Cristian extended his hand out to me and when our fingers touched, a surge of electricity zapped between us.

“Thought so.” I heard my dad say. “Sire?”

“Cristian, my daughter, is exactly like her mother-“ he laughed, “you know who your queen is? what she is? To me as well?”

Cristian nodded, “ Yes sire.” “Well, it seems that, like her mother, Kealoha has a second mate, you.”

Cristian back pedaled, fear emanating off strongly. “Calm down. I’m not upset about it.” Cristian let out the fear-riddled breath he was holding.

“Baby girl? This is all up to you, well and Cristian. We’ll find Keahi and when the time comes, he has a choice whether to accept it or not. But for now, this is all in your hands.” If there was any one I ever trusted with all of me it was my dad, Alaric.

I gave my dad a little nod, “Cristian, may I?” He nodded and watched as I raised my hand to meet his. When we touched, the spark ignited and I felt peace surround me. “MATE!”

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Keahi POV

My place here amongst the werebears has improved since when I first started out here. Most of the people I worked with have become friends.

We all fell victim to cruel justice. Well it was at the beginning of it all, but now, it’s not so bad.

“Hey Keahi, Princess Sury requested your attendance in her office.” Mr. G called over the intercom in the warehouse I was working at. I raised a hand to signify I had heard and quickly made my way to her office.

I am free to roam now. Could come and go as I please. Oddly, I didn’t even want to leave. For once in my life I found something I liked to do. Work.

I ran a bend and ran full blown into Brownie. Seriously, his name was Brownie. The big brut of a guard had the cutest name. “Hey Brownie, she called?”

“Yup. She isn’t in the most friendliest of moods. Tread carefully. You’ve been warned.” I nodded and knocked. “Enter.”

I did and when I shut the door I was pounced on. “You f*****g took forever you asshole.” I smirked and used what human strength I had and turned her over, “mmm-I like a needy princess.”

I let my tongue speak of how badly I needed her. I trailed my tongue from her collar bone up to her lips where I bit her lip seductively.

“Mmmm-“ Her moan only edged me on. “You know, one of these days, somebody is gonna catch on.” I was kissing her neck, down towards her ample cleavage. “Let them. I’m Queen in due time. No one can say s**t who I chose to bed.”

“Your commands, my Queen?” I knew the roles here. I was a puppet in her l**t crazed state.

“How about you take charge today hmm?” I smirked a devilish smirk, “are you sure you can handle it?”

The challenge in her eyes turned me on like no other, “give it your best shot.” I stood, bringing her up with me.

I lift her up in my arms, wrapping her legs around my waist. When I get her to her sofa, I lay her down gently. Taking my time lifting her dress up, caressing her hot skin. Her breathing picked up in anticipation.

When my fingers reached into her pants, I hooked my fingers and dragged them down, slowly, ever so slowly, never losing eye contact. When I had concluded that part of my slow t*****e, I dipped low between her legs and inhaled. “I need this as a body spray, the f*cking sweetest scent.”

Her eyes filled to the brim with l**t. In one slow motion, I let my tongue travel from her ‘v’ up to her bud. Enticing a low-guttural moan from her. When she rotated her hips, I knew her needs were now at their peak.

“I’m in charge.” The challenge in her eyes was there, but she nodded, letting me continue my slow t*****e. “You will do as I say, when I say. You will not speak. You may moan, scream, cry. But nothing else. Even when I’ve taken you over the edge for a hundredth time, you will take it. Understand?”

I placed one hand around her neck and squeezed, “safe word.” Heat wafted from her flower, “what shall it be?”

Her eyes darkened so dark I swore her bear was almost present, “Kya, play nicely.”

“Apple.” The safe word will be ‘apple.’ If something becomes too much, you say that word and we stop. Got it?” I squeezed her throat, eliciting a moan. “Good girl. You may speak.”

“Yes daddy.” I gave her a wicked smile, “mmm, somebody played before.”

With that, I f****d her hard and endlessly. She took everything I gave her and obeyed my every command. I let her take the reign a couple of times, letting her fill out her fantasies as she wished. And f**k, it was f*****g the best f**k I’ve ever had.

We climaxed together after what had to have been twenty times by now. “Come here.” I placed feather-like kisses on her flower, blowing cool air into what I knew was sore and raw. “Mmmm-careful there wolfie, I may get used to this.”

I laughed, “yeah, that would play great with your people.” When I didn’t get a retort, I looked up at her from between her legs. “What?” I was seriously nervous with her all of a sudden silence.

“What if I chose you?” I gulped and sat up. Unknowing what to say. “I-I don’t think I’ll ever be able to live up to everyone's standards here. I’m a wolf less wolf, a prisoner, turned s*x slave-“ I throw her a wink, “why me?”

I know what everyone is thinking. How could I do this to Kealohalani, my true mate? But I am in survival mode. I’ll do anything, ANYTHING, to assure my survival. I hope that when I return to Kealoha, she’ll understand why I did what I did. All to get back to her.

Was what was happening between Sury and I complicating things? Yes. No f*cking doubt. However, she is not my mate and she knows this. She knows everything about me now. I’ve told Sury everything.

“I don’t know why you. I like you. Maybe more than I should. I know you already have a princess as a mate, but by now, she must’ve moved on. So why shouldn’t you?” Her words were true.

One day, Sury and I were going over new shipments with her Uncle when I felt a niggling pain. One that was more irritating than hurtful. I remember seeing wolves who cheated on their mates, and the reaction their mate had to the cheating party. But this wasn't soul-ripping. It was just a niggling-irritating pinch.

I have fought the thought daily that Kealoha would do such a thing. But who am I to judge? Look at the s**t I am doing. But, daily, I kept chanting in my head that Kealoha was not that type of girl.

However, it’s been months since I left. She is a princess, soon to be crowned Queen. A mate solidifies her place as Queen. Even if it’s a chosen mate. It’s her duty to her people. Her species. What if I do return to a mate who has moved on? Our chaotic relationship couldn't be her final fate.

“Let's sit on it. We don't have to move any faster than where we are at.” I placed a last kiss on her flower and trail kisses up her body, ending at her upper lips. Letting her taste herself on my lips.

She pulled away, "still, I chose you."

The kiss soon turned sensual and I did what I have never done to any other woman. That day, I made love to a woman who had chosen me. Who saw something in me that no one else has seen? Ability. The ability to do anything I set my mind too.

Our love-making ended in a way I never felt before; pure cataclysmic o****m. When our eyes met, some kind of bond was sealed. “I love you.”

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Kealohalani POV

Cristian and I were progressing. We’ve both accepted each other as mates, and I’ve marked him and he, I.

He’s come to understand my hesitation about going faster in our relationship, expressing understanding time and time again.

I felt so bad though. I was holding back for someone I practically felt minimal connection to. Keahi’s mark has almost faded and as each day passed, the less I felt him.

I constantly felt pains. It started off like a punch in the gut. So much so, it caused me to hurl whatever I had eaten prior. Recently, though, as time passed, the pain has lessened and it's just a dull tug in my heart. I wasn't a novice at all things wolf. I know what it is. And as sad as it is, I've accepted it.

I thought I’d be much more pained than I am, but it seems Cristian’s presence has helped a lot.

I was sitting in one of three common areas, when I heard his footsteps and smelt his sweet seductive scent. “Hey, wanna go for a walk?” I raised my head from my book and smiled, “sure. It’s a beautiful day out.” I placed my book down and we headed out, not before linking with Kahi to keep him informed.

Kahi was very protective. He wasn’t trying to rule my life, but after everything, all he asked was to let him know who I was with, where and when I was doing things, going places etc.. I had no problem telling him because I felt the same way about him and the rest of my family.

Cristian and I held a small chit-chat, his light was beautiful. “You know, for a vampire, I never thought your light would be so pure. You’re actually bad for business if the ‘loom and gloom’ version of vampires was needed.” He burst out in a fit of laughter, “Wow! I see. Would you like my true self better?”

His eyes shifted red and I gulped. A heat pulsating in my nether regions. “I see; you do like that.” He smiled and walked ahead of me. “Punk.”

He laughed, “c’mon princess, I was playing.” I took his out reached hand and, without warning, he pulled me into his chest.

Our breaths mingled with one another, creating a very intense scent. “I’ll be your light in the dark, and the darkness when you need that of me. Anything my Queen.” His lips scratched mine and I inhaled his seductive scent.

Before I could react, he pulled away, “we're almost there. I wanted to show you something.” I rolled my eyes at his impromptu time to cut the lingering heat between us. “Good because if I knew we were hiking instead of “taking a walk,” I’d have dressed accordingly.”

“I could carry you if you want.” His smile was playful, but I was over walking in flat sandals in ankle-deep dirt. “I’ll settle to be carried.” I loved the look of shock on face.

He nodded and without further words, I was off my feet and comfortably in his arms. “Good?” I nodded, not trusting the words that would come out of my mouth.

We leisurely walk through vamp lands. It was deep green forestry. The grounds covered in thick Uluhe(ooh-loo-hay) fern and hapu’u (huh-poo-ooh) trees. Tall ohia (oh-hee-uh) trees stood tall and strong, providing the only other color to the dense greenery. Its red lehua (ley-hoo-uh) blossoms really matched the atmosphere. Vampires and all.

We soon stopped and Cristian placed me down gently. “Where are we?” When he stepped forward, he pulled back some of the thick canopy of hapu'u ferns and I wanted to cry. “Oh my goddess, you did this?”

He laughed and shook his head, “no, the tooth fairy did.” I slapped his shoulder and we both chuckled, “how? when?” He smiled, helping me to a small patch of open grassy area. A picnic for two was set, several little bouquets of flowers looked like they were naturally growing in several perfect spots, giving the scene a romantic feel.

“I thought, with everything that has happened, you need a YOU day. No books, no TV no distractions but me and you.” I couldn’t help but to hug him. “Thank you.” He placed a soft kiss on the crown of my head and helped me sit.

“So, we got several options because you have a lot of favorites. I didn’t know which one to choose, so I chose all of them. Remind me to tip our cooks.” I laughed, “we don’t have cooks, you guys don’t eat food.”

“Well, since your arrival, we now have five cooks. They are lucky they are protected by the king, their jugulars have been on the menu for a lot of us if not.” I stopped and open-mouthed stared at him. “What? Hello, vampires. Humans. Blood? Sorry, not sorry. It’s what I am.”

I sensed a little irritated’ness in his voice. “Please, I wasn’t judging any of you. I’m sorry if it seemed I was.” He let out a breath, “I’m sorry, I ruined the moment-“

“OUCH!” My hand clawed at my chest. “Cristian, something is wrong.”

“What’s wrong? Explain?” His order was curt, but filled with worry. “My chest, it hurts. It’s like a hot iron pick stabbing me. I-I don’t know how else to explain it. Make it stop, please.” I was begging because the pain was borderline death.

In a flash, he had me cradled in his arms and we were flying through the forest.

I could feel myself slipping from the pain, it was unbearable. I think I screamed, I couldn’t be sure, but I felt like everything in me was being thrown in a meat grinder. “Cristian, please, make it stop.”

My cries had caught the ears of many. A hoard of my security personnel had surrounded us and helped us get back to the castle. Plowing down the forests to clear a path.

I could see Cristian was communicating with my dad. I could feel Cristian's panic, his worry.

Kahi had somehow reached us, and he took me from Christian's arms. I wanted my mate, but I couldn’t form any coherent words. “It hurts.” Was the last thing I remember before I blacked out.